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Critical Fire Weather Conditions in the Southern Plains; Showers and Thunderstorms Linger Over Florida

Gusty winds and dry conditions will promote elevated to critical fire weather conditions across the southern Plains and southern Rockies. A cold front will linger over Florida through Tuesday, bringing widespread showers and thunderstorms, and potential flash flooding concerns. Showers and thunderstorms will be most widespread across eastern and central Florida. Read More >

Current conditions at

Rutherfordton, Rutherford County-Marchman Field Airport (KFQD)

Lat: 35.43°NLon: 81.94°WElev: 1079ft.

Fair

64°F

18°C

Humidity 32%
Wind Speed S 10 mph
Barometer 30.12 in
Dewpoint 34°F (1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 6 Apr 4:35 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles S South Mountains NC

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. Northwest wind 3 to 5 mph.

    Low: 45 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 68. North wind 3 to 5 mph.

    High: 68 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 39. Northeast wind 7 to 10 mph.

    Low: 39 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 60. East northeast wind 7 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    High: 60 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. Northeast wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 38 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 64.

    High: 64 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 47.

    Low: 47 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 72.

    High: 72 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 49.

    Low: 49 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. Northwest wind 3 to 5 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 68. North wind 3 to 5 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 39. Northeast wind 7 to 10 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 60. East northeast wind 7 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. Northeast wind around 6 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 64.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 47.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 72.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 49.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 79.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 54.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 81.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 56.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 81.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles S South Mountains NC
 35.55°N 81.68°W (Elev. 1857 ft)
Last Update:
2:26 pm EDT Apr 6, 2026
Forecast Valid:
4pm EDT Apr 6, 2026-6pm EDT Apr 13, 2026
 
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